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Anecdotes With AnushreeLoneliness & solitude – The Pain & ParadoxIn Words of Daniel Perlman & Letitia Anne Peplau –
“Loneliness is the unpleasant experience that occurs when a person’s network of social relations is deficient in some important way, either qualitatively or quantitatively.”
Solitude Vs Loneliness
How is Solitude Different?
Is Loneliness Painful?
The Existential Loneliness
Emotional Loneliness
Social Loneliness
Now, how to combat loneliness?2022-11-1814 min
Anecdotes With AnushreeThe Glorious Role of Tawaifs (Courtesans) In The Freedom Struggle of IndiaFind out about the political, social, and intellectual contributions of the Tawaifs in the Freedom struggle of India with the help of narration, pictures, enactment, and music. The tales of Begum Hazrat Mahal, Azeezun Bai, Gauhar Jaan, Vidyadhari Bai & Husna Bai – the story of their sacrifices and how they strategized, acted as allies with the freedom fighters and provided their places for meetings and for hiding them when the country needed them the most.
The word ‘Tawaif’ was not always associated with abuse, but the Tawaifs of the pre-independence era enjoyed a high status in society, and were kno...2022-10-1107 minAnecdotes With AnushreeFakir Lalon Shah – The Baul PhilosophyFakir Lalon Shah is the most significant figure in the history of Baul tradition in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. He composed more than 2000 musical pieces on love and life, the lyrics were simple yet thought-provoking. The Baul singers use a one-stringed instrument called ‘Ektara’ for the musical renditions and preach the ways of life that originate from humanity and peace. The teachings and ideologies of Lalon are spread by the Baul wanderers for ages now.2022-08-0405 min
Anecdotes With AnushreeOmar Khayyam’s Potions of Wisdom for Writers, Poets, and RebelsIt was Khayaam’s ideas that traveled through different times and spaces. Pressed under the flakes of hedonism, perhaps we can find some moments of peace if we just look deeper and reach the mystic level that Fitz refers to in his book.2022-04-0506 min
Aeshvarya ThakurThe Urban Affair • Mumbai : No Full Stops with Dishant BhatiaMumbai is a city that refuses to pause for a break; it is a city which is on a constant move; it is a city which is an epitome of dynamicity.In our second session of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫, we bring to you '𝘔𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘪: 𝘕𝘰 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴' where Aeshvarya Thakur & Anushree Ghosh talk with 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚 about his lived experience in this evermoving city.Dishant is an Architect who shifted his base to Mumbai three years back, practicing alone as a designer and graphic artist. Soon after graduating, he discovered the idea of taking visual notes and started making doodles and illustrations which eventually helped him in getting motion graphic projects. With more than eight years of practice in the field of architecture and graphics, he still likes to...2022-02-2657 min
Aeshvarya ThakurThe Urban Affair • Anushree's Kolkata: Seven Stages of LoveStudio Utopia presents 'The Urban Affair', where people talk with architect Aeshvarya Thakur about their beloved cities and almost everything about the cityscape they love. 'Anushree's Kolkata: Seven Stages of Love' is first in the series of 'The Urban Affair'. Anushree falls in love with Kolkata in seven stages, as described in Arabic poetry and she takes us along this enchanting journey. About the Speaker : Anushree Ghosh is a writer and theatre artist. She has written for Delhi’s oldest city magazine — Delhi Diary for a long time, and is an active storyteller too. Her initiative ‘Art Pickles’ is dedicated to explo...2022-02-1250 min
Anecdotes With AnushreeThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath - Virtual Tour Inside A Depressed MindSylvia Plath was a gifted poet, she was just 20 years old when she tried to commit suicide for the first time. In the span of 10 years, her life changed drastically and she went through feelings of bitterness, hopelessness, and despondency. She became an insomniac, preoccupied with negative thoughts and hysterical.
'The Bell Jar' is Sylvia Plath's semi-autobiographical depiction, where certain circumstances around the protagonist 'Esther Greenwood' caused her mental health issues. This audio is meant to narrate the story of Esther and create awareness around Mental Health. Over the years, Sylvia Plath's Bell Jar has also become a...2021-10-1605 minAnecdotes With AnushreeBaby : A Horror StoryListen to the story where the whole town is asleep under the clouds of opium and a baby starts crying..there is also suspicious death in the town. Listen to know how everything is related.
#horrorstory #baby 2021-06-2708 minAnecdotes With AnushreeEvolution of Indian Rock - In Conversation With Abhimanyu KukrejaWhile we were listening to Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and Linkin Park, we were completely unaware of the Evolving Indian Rock scenario. This documentary by Abhimanyu Kukreja discusses the unsung heroes of Indian Rock in different cities. We talk about the evolving Rock scenario in the Park Street of Kolkata, Visit of the Beetles, The White Album, Women In Rock and much more.
#Rock #India 2021-06-2026 minAnecdotes With AnushreeMilkman by Anna Burns - Book ReviewMilkman by Anna Burns is an enchanting read – the one which you would like to devour in a ‘may-be-the -most-favourite’ way, because that’s what she narrates. No names, only relations and maybe that is how we perceive others, why use names when we can just say – father, mother, sister, middle sister (the auther), wee sisters, older sister, second sister, sister in law’s husband, mother’s pious friends, ex-pious women (after an incident that extracted their piousness), neighbour, maybe-boyfriend, the real Milkman and Milkman.
Listen to the full review here 2021-05-1507 minAnecdotes With AnushreeReview of Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie ProulxBrokeback Mountain, needless to say, is epic.Perhaps the best story written about love and the only one that made me cry! It is not so much ‘a story’ about love, it is love itself. A love without hope, without fantasies and declarations and still, a love so all-encompassing that it is enough in itself.
Listen to the full review here 2021-05-0904 minAnecdotes With AnushreeMata Hari - The Weeping Mother Who Turned Into Dancer & A Spy.We know about Mata Hari’s sagas of seducing soldiers and getting privy to secrets that could change international equations, but behind that is the heart of a weeping mother who was separated from her daughter.
Listen to the full story of Mata Hari 2021-05-0808 minAnecdotes With AnushreeNoor Inayat Khan - The Spy Princess, Discussion with Shrabani BasuDiscussing ' The Life of Noor Inayat Khan' - The Spy Princess with Srabani Basu (author, journalist and historian). The forgotten Muslim princess who fought against the Nazis. A descendent of Tipu Sultan who fought bravely for peace.
The novel is soon to be converted into a series with Freida Pinto in the leading role.
Nora Inayat-Khan or Nora Baker, was a British spy in World War II. She was the first female wireless operator to be sent from the UK into occupied France to help the French Resistance during World War II.2021-03-1928 minAnecdotes With AnushreeCasual Sexism is imbibed in the systemIn conversation with Dr. Mala Bhandari (Founder, SADRAG) and Malvika Dua (Researcher @MIT).
Dr. Bhandari : Sexism has different layers to it. It is like 'racism',. We are prejudiced against a particular gender. The very concept of sexism originates in the family. Malvika : Men are lauded for working hard, but women are put down that you work too much.
#feminism #womenempowerment #women #feminist #equality #internationalwomensday2021-03-0834 minAnecdotes With AnushreeAesthetics of Dalit Literature :Issues, Text and ContextAesthetics of Dalit Literature :Issues, Text and Context, in conversation with Dr. Jaydeep Sarangi
Discussion on the historical perspective, modern Dalit literary movement, regional and feministic factors and the future.2021-03-0542 minAnecdotes With AnushreeTransgender Rights Are Human RightsOn #HumanRightsDay, 10th Dec, thought of discussing the basic human rights—the right to identify yourself with the gender of your choice.
Amrita Sarkar talks about the phase of transformation, The confusions in the mind of an adolescent transgender, the Portrayal in cinema, the Importance of educating students at an early age, and last but not the least, 'hope is everything'.2020-12-2014 minAnecdotes With AnushreeHistory of GeishaThe very Geisha that resembles this contemporary image can be traced back to the 1700s. This was the time when the Geisha broke from the ongoing trend and began to entertain their clients by playing musical instruments. Geishas are known for their distinctive make-up style, elegant dancing skills, and demure conversations.
Listen to the podcast to know more. 2020-10-2504 min
Alfaz-e-Dil | Radio VrishtiAlfaz-e-Dil S01 Ep33 | Open Mic | Radio Vrishti | Rj Ruchi | 1st October,2020This show was on aired on 30th September,2020 on #RadioVrishti and the show was hosted by #RjRuchi. This show was highly liked by the people and around 6 communities participated in this open mic.
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Ruchika Ghosh
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Anushree Agrawal
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Shivangi Mishra
Alysha Sirmour
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Ritu Pragya.
We wish all of them a great success and hope you will like this episode. Our community partners are
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To listen live you...2020-10-0734 minAnecdotes With AnushreeHistory of Playboy MagazinePlayboy - This American magazine was designed for men, first of its kind to present female sexuality in a relatively classy way.
The logo – rabbit in a tuxedo bow tie, became one of the exemplary symbols of all time. The first magazine was published in 1953 with Marilyn Monroe on the cover page. Although Marilyn never posed for the magazine, Hugh Hefner – the founder of the magazine , bought her famous nude picture from Tom Kelly.
Listen to the podcast to know more.2020-09-1904 minAnecdotes With AnushreeHistory of CabaretAt a time when media was controlled by the powerful authorities. It was an outlet for the working class to ridicule the social mores . Soon the solo songs transformed into café concerts. Listen to the podcast to know more about the 'History of Cabaret'. 2020-09-0204 minAnecdotes With AnushreeLucid DreamsHow often do you dream? And by this, I mean, while you are asleep? And do you remember those dreams, if yes, then what part of it? And don’t you feel that it will be really cool if you can just control your dreams. You can travel across planets, have coffee with the Sun, have lunch on a random cloud and dinner on the Moon.
Yes, I am talking about lucid dreaming, a stage when you are aware that you are dreaming
Listen to the podcast for some anecdotes on Lucid Dream 2020-08-2204 minAnecdotes With AnushreeThe History of Black LipstickBlack Lipstick - although it may look like a new fashion trend and a way to go edgy, it is much more than that. Right from the Egyptians to Maori tribe in New Zealand, the the black and white Hollywood actresses, Black Lipstick has been used to portray different things.
Listen to the podcast to know about the "History of Black Lipstick." 2020-08-1603 minAnecdotes With AnushreeAnecdotes With Anushree (Trailer)2020-05-0500 min